
DeWine will win GOP primary for governor in Ohio, CNN projects, as Senate primary tests Trump's influence
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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will win Tuesday's GOP gubernatorial primary, CNN projects, beating back challengers from his right flank as he seeks a second term.
Ohio and Indiana's primaries kick off a pivotal month of nominating contests that will test the power of former President Donald Trump's endorsement. While Trump did not endorse in the Ohio gubernatorial primary, he's played a big role in the Senate contest to replace retiring Republican Sen. Rob Portman.
With Democrats and Republicans fighting for control of Congress this fall, which will determine whether President Joe Biden can advance any aspect his agenda after 2022, nearly half of the most competitive US Senate matchups will likely be set by the end of this month.

Janet Mills and her allies are counting on a gender gap to narrow Platner’s wide lead ahead of the June 9 primary to decide who will face incumbent Republican Sen. Susan Collins. They are betting that the unfiltered style that has brought Platner widespread attention as someone who could help Democrats reach young men will backfire with women.

As a shrinking number of Transportation Security Administration agents work to keep hourslong security lines moving despite not being paid, President Donald Trump stepped into the fray Saturday, announcing he will send Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to airports by Monday if Congress doesn’t agree to a plan to end the partial government shutdown.











